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Why Poor Credit Visibility Creates Hidden Risk in Accounts Receivable

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Most companies assume accounts receivable risk is easy to spot, looking for red flags to show up in overdue invoices, aging reports, and write-offs.

By the time concerns arise there, the problem has already developed. [Read more…] about Why Poor Credit Visibility Creates Hidden Risk in Accounts Receivable

Techman Robot showcases humanoid system with motion capture training at GTC 2026

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Techman Robot has presented its latest developments in the area of humanoid robotics at Nvidia GTC 2026, including a motion capture-based training approach for its TM Xplore I platform.

The company also announced a collaboration with j-mex, integrating wearable motion capture technology into its robotics development workflow. [Read more…] about Techman Robot showcases humanoid system with motion capture training at GTC 2026

Yaskawa America acquires Colombian drive specialist Variadores

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Yaskawa Electric, through its subsidiary Yaskawa America, has acquired Variadores, a long-standing partner in Colombia.

The acquisition formalizes a relationship between the two companies that dates back to 1991, during which Variadores has distributed Yaskawa drive technologies across a range of industrial sectors. [Read more…] about Yaskawa America acquires Colombian drive specialist Variadores

Kuka expands KR Cybertech range with new mid-payload robots and controller

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Kuka has introduced two new variants of its KR Cybertech industrial robot family, expanding its portfolio in the medium payload segment.

The company says the new models – offering payload capacities of 25 kg and 35 kg – are designed to bridge a gap in its existing lineup while maintaining the same physical footprint as earlier systems. [Read more…] about Kuka expands KR Cybertech range with new mid-payload robots and controller

Fanuc partners with Nvidia to accelerate physical AI in industrial robotics

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Strategic collaboration combines Fanuc’s global robotics leadership with Nvidia AI computing and simulation platforms to deliver intelligent, adaptable automation for the factory of the future

Fanuc, the world’s leading supplier of industrial robots and factory automation systems, is collaborating with Nvidia to advance physical AI – a new paradigm that merges artificial intelligence with physical robotics to enable machines that see, reason, and act in dynamic environments.

Under this collaboration, Fanuc will leverage Nvidia AI infrastructure, including Nvidia Jetson edge modules, cloud/edge AI infrastructure, Nvidia Isaac Sim open robotic simulation framework and Nvidia Omniverse libraries, within its extensive robot portfolio and RoboGuide simulation software. [Read more…] about Fanuc partners with Nvidia to accelerate physical AI in industrial robotics

The Next Era of Manufacturing: Revolutionizing Industries with Automation Technology

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The global industrial landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the rapid convergence of artificial intelligence, advanced robotics, and sophisticated hardware. We are moving far beyond the era of simple mechanization and entering a phase where machines possess the ability to perceive, analyze, and react to their physical surroundings in real time.

This paradigm shift is not just about replacing manual labor; it is about creating highly intelligent, interconnected ecosystems that optimize production, reduce waste, and enhance overall operational safety.

Revolutionizing Industries with Automation Technology requires a holistic approach that seamlessly integrates cutting-edge software algorithms with incredibly robust physical infrastructure. [Read more…] about The Next Era of Manufacturing: Revolutionizing Industries with Automation Technology

How automation is transforming remanufacturing

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Automation in remanufacturing and repair – extending product lifecycles

For decades, industrial automation has focused on one goal: producing more goods, faster and cheaper. But a quieter shift is now under way. Increasingly, manufacturers are turning their attention not to making new products, but to extending the life of existing ones.

This shift is being driven by a combination of economic pressure and environmental necessity. Global e-waste alone reached an estimated 62 million tonnes in 2022, according to the United Nations, and is projected to continue rising sharply. At the same time, raw material costs and supply chain volatility are forcing companies to rethink how value is created – and preserved.

Remanufacturing, once considered a niche activity, is emerging as a serious industrial strategy. In sectors such as automotive and heavy machinery, remanufactured components can cost 40 to 80 percent less than new equivalents while delivering comparable performance. The global automotive remanufacturing market alone is valued in the tens of billions of dollars. [Read more…] about How automation is transforming remanufacturing

Heavy-industry robotics company Kewazo raises $35 million with backing from Chevron and Asahi Kasei

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Kewazo, the robotics company transforming heavy industry worldwide, has completed a new funding round backed by Chevron Technology Ventures, Asahi Kasei, Benson Capital, Mana Ventures, Gaingels, and Atlas Ventures, alongside lead investor Schooner Capital and existing investors True Ventures and Cybernetix Ventures. Total funding now reaches $35 million.

Kewazo’s lifting robot Liftbot is already deployed at more than 20 industrial sites in North America and Europe, including refineries, petrochemical plants, chemical complexes, and power facilities.

Asset owners and service providers are increasingly adopting Liftbot to replace cranes and manual handling – improving safety and efficiency while bringing greater schedule predictability to maintenance, turnarounds, and capital projects. [Read more…] about Heavy-industry robotics company Kewazo raises $35 million with backing from Chevron and Asahi Kasei

Nebius teams with Nvidia to build cloud for robotics and physical AI

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Nebius, the AI cloud company, has announced it is collaborating with Nvidia to accelerate physical AI development with an end-to-end platform purpose-built for the full robotics lifecycle, from simulation and training to real-world deployment at scale.

Combining Nebius’s global AI cloud infrastructure with the Nvidia Physical AI Data Factory Blueprint, an open reference architecture for massive data generation and evaluation, Nebius will provide robotics developers and enterprises an agent-driven environment that addresses the two fundamental barriers to physical AI at scale: infrastructure and tooling fragmentation, and the lack of high-quality training data for rare, unpredictable scenarios that determine real-world success.

“Physical AI is going to be one of the defining technology shifts of this decade, and the teams building it today are being held back by infrastructure and tooling that was never designed for those workloads, ” said Evan Helda, head of physical AI at Nebius. [Read more…] about Nebius teams with Nvidia to build cloud for robotics and physical AI